During WWII, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, composed solely of Japanese-American soldiers, became one of the fiercest and most highly decorated units in the U.S. Army. Finding a fine vocal balance between youthful confidence and understandable apprehension, narrator Kirby Heyborne completely draws the listener into the story of two Japanese-American men, boys really, who leave the poverty and indignity of the internment camps to join the army. In the battle scenes Heyborne's voice captures the heroism that these forgotten patriots showed on a daily basis. His voice shines even more brightly when describing the personal drive it took to insist that they not to be left behind when it came to serving their country and honoring their families back home. Read more and listen to a sample from the book!

Narrator Kirby Heyborne is extraordinary in the way he inhabits the character of 12-year-old Ethan, vocal cracks and all. He gives listeners the sense of eavesdropping on his innermost thoughts as he slowly finds his way back to the Ethan he was before. He voices Grandpa Ike with just the right balance of crustiness and compassion and gives tones of believable frustration mixed with longing to big brother Roddie, who had to leave girlfriend and dreams of baseball stardom behind. A perfect listening experience! Read more...

CA Lottery Commercial "Holiday Scratchers" 2016

Will Forte shout out on Last Man on Earth October 23, 2016

Awesome out of body experience: watching my favorite show The Last Man on Earth and Will Forte said my name!

A feature story on the Digital Universe (Brigham Young University, Provo, UT) By Jake Healey

Kirby Heyborne plays Elder Calhoun in "The Best Two Years" in 2004. Heyborne continues his acting work and has expanded to include narration and music work as well.

The 2004 film "Sons of Provo" contains a scene in which three musicians — Will, Danny and Kirby — struggle to think of a name for their band.

After much deliberation, Kirby suggests a simple label: "Everclean." He thinks his comment has gone unnoticed until a few seconds later, when Will repeats "Everclean" as though he'd come up with it himself. As Danny lauds Will's ingenuity, a visibly frustrated Kirby can only manage a half-hearted assent for the praise that should have been his.

Well-known LDS actor Kirby Heyborne portrayed the character who shares his name, and this scene is legendary in his house.

"It's my kids' favorite," Heyborne said in an interview with The Universe. "Whenever someone in our family feels like they're being ignored or they're not being heard, they just have to say 'Everclean' and we all know what they're talking about."

“You know how when you’re reading a great book, you want to throw everything aside and just spend eight hours reading it?” [Kirby] asked AudioFile Magazine. “I get paid to do that!” -- LDS Living Magazine interview with Kirby. Written by Jake Healey.

Kirby Heyborne, an actor best known among LDS audiences for starring in The R.M., Saints and Soldiers, and The Best Two Years, has also been achieving prominence in another performance field—audiobook narration.

Heyborne, who has narrated over 300 titles (including Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl, Stephen King’s The Long Walk, and many works by fellow Latter-day Saint Orson Scott Card), was recently honored with Booklist’s 2015 Voice of Choice award. “This is a huge honor,” said Heyborne. “I love my job and am amazed that I get to keep doing it.” Read full article at LDSLiving.com.

June 1, 2015 - Voice of Choice Kirby Heyborne

"I'm honored to be named 2015 Voice of Choice by Booklist. I love my job." Kirby

Why Kirby Heyborne? You need only check out the YouTube videos of the 2012 and 2014 Odyssey Awards presentations to understand the connection between rock-star narrator Heyborne and librarians. (Heyborne won both years for his narration of Daniel Kraus’ YA novels, Rotters and Scowler, published on audio by Listening Library.) At both ceremonies, he sang hilarious, original songs praising librarians. In many ways, these videos and this mutual affection speak to who Heyborne is: a multitalented performer with a great sense of humor who has the skills to connect with listeners even when reading disturbing, sometimes horrific, stories. Continue reading full article...

Feb. 2, 2015 - ALA Midwinter Award Winners

Following the recent announcements at the ALA Midwinter Conference in Chicago, Kirby has four Audiobook performances seclected for awards.

The Madman of Piney Woods was named an ALSC Notable Children’s Recording. In the words of the ALSC committee: “J.D. Jackson and Kirby Heyborne superbly tell the story of two boys, one the descendant of slaves and the other of Irish immigrants, in this companion book to Elijah of Buxton.”
You can read more about the ALSC Notable Awards here.

Three recordings were chosen as a YALSA Amazing Audiobook –

Skink was named a YALSA Amazing Audiobook AND it was in the “Top Ten” selection. "Terrific!" In the words of the YALSA committee: “Heyborne narrates this audiobook flawlessly, coupling a wide range of character voices with an appropriate amount of intensity and humor.”

Hollow City – "Heyborne’s superb narration captures the children’s terror and determination as they continue their quest, despite the monstrous creatures that pursue them."

Noggin – "The standout of this narration is how Heyborne excels at conveying the quiet, tender moments of Travis’ story."

Read more about the YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults Awards here.

November 2014 - Audiofile Magazine announces their prestigious list of "Best Voices of 2014". Kirby Heyborne is named along with several other of the most talented narrators of the year. Congratulations to all!

Winners of 1st Annual Voice Arts™ Awards
Announced And Celebrated At New York Gala

By John Florian, VoiceOverXtra, Story and Event Photos - 11/10/2014
(New York) - Ever evolving, the voice over industry reached a significant milestone here Sunday night with presentations of the 1st Annual Voice Arts™ Awards, honoring and celebrating best work and achievements in voice over talent, production and other aspects of the voice over business.

Join Disney Dudes host, Kevin Rast, as he learns more about Kirby, his connection with Disney, and why he loves Disney!

Dish Network Hopper TV Spot

"Tantrum" —

Video - Kirby Heyborne 2014 Dish Network Television Ad - Hopper

Kirby Wows Librarians with a Rap Song! Say What?

"'Ain’t Nobody Change the World Like a Librarian,' will surely go down in ALA Annual history as one of the best surprise moments experienced by a crowd of librarians...." Read full article and watch the FULL VIDEO on the Books on Tape website.

If you're looking for the lyrics, this is your lucky day! Click this link (LYRICS, CLICK HERE) and you shall have them!

July 5, 2014 - Santa Clarita Americana FolkFest

Kirby has been invited to MC and perform as a solo artist at the 1st Annual Santa Clarita Valley Americana Folk Fest July 5, 2014.

June 27, 2014 - Kirby Sings The National Anthem at Dodger Stadium — Watch the Full Performance!

The event, known as "Mormon Night," is the longest-running community event held by the Dodgers, and has gone on for more than 25 years. As part of the game's opening ceremony was beloved LDS actor Kirby Heyborne, who sang the national anthem with Eric Christiansen.

June 23, 2014 Audio Month Q&A with Kirby

"Today I’m very pleased to welcome one of my favorite audiobook narrators to The Reading Date! Kirby Heyborne is an award-winning narrator of over 200 audiobooks, and chances are you’ve listened to at least one of them. He took time out of the recording booth to answer some questions about his very interesting job....." Follow this link to read the Q&A and enter to win a Kirby Heyborne-narrated audiobook: Audio Month Q&A and Giveaway with Narrator Kirby Heyborne

Friday, October 20, 2017 - 8:00 - 9:30 pm

The Society's Halloween Spooktacular!!
The MAIN
24266 Main St.
Newhall, CA Tickets can be purchased online , by phone: call (661) 250-3784 or at the door!
Tickets: $15 General / $12 Student and Senior

Friday, September 15, 2017 - 8:00 - 9:30 pm

A NIGHT OF IMPROV WITH THE SOCIETY
Cheaper than a movie and so much more fun!! It's interactive and unpredictable!
The MAIN
24266 Main St.
Newhall, CA Tickets can be purchased online , by phone: call (661) 250-3784 or at the door!
Tickets: $15 General / $12 Student and Senior

Friday, August 18, 2017 - 8:00pm

The Society Improv Comedy Show at THE MAIN!
The MAIN
24266 Main St.
Newhall, CA Tickets can be purchased online , by phone: call (661) 250-3784 or at the door!
Tickets: $15 General / $12 Student and Senior

The Society Improv Comedy Show at THE MAIN!
The MAIN
24266 Main St.
Newhall, CA Tickets can be purchased online , by phone: call (661) 250-3784 or at the door!
Tickets: $15 General / $12 Student and Senior

Friday, March 17, 2017 - 8:00pm

The Society Improv Comedy Show at THE MAIN!
The MAIN
24266 Main St.
Newhall, CA Tickets can be purchased online , by phone: call (661) 250-3784 or at the door!
Tickets: $15 General / $12 Student and Senior

Love is in the Air
The Society Improv February Comedy Show at THE MAIN!
The MAIN
24266 Main St.
Newhall, CA
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door!
Tickets: $15 General / $12 Student and Senior

Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 pm and
Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5 pm and 7:30 pm

"WHEN LOVE WAS BORN" Christmas Concert
Enjoy the Christmas Spirit in a unique and traditional way!
Valencia, CA LDS Church
24443 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, California
Free parking is available at the nearby California Institute of the Arts and shuttles will be provided to and from the program.

Saturday, December 3, 2016 - 8:00pm

The SOCIETY'S VERY MERRY HOLIDAY SHOW
The Repertory East Playhouse
24266 Main St.
Newhall, CA
Tickets can be purchase here: http://bit.ly/SocietyTickets

Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 8:00pm

THE SOCIETY HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR at the REP
The Repertory East Playhouse
24266 Main St.
Newhall, CA
Tickets can be purchase here: http://bit.ly/SocietyTickets

Friday, September 23 - 6 pm AND 8:30 pm

The SOCIETY COMEDY SHOW at BYU I
Kirkham Auditorium
Brigham Young University - Idaho
525 S Center St
Rexburg, ID 83460
Tickets go on sale August 29. Cost is $6 for BYU-Idaho students, $12 for general public. No children under four. Classroom dress.
Website/Tickets: http://www.byui.edu/center-stage/comedy-improv-night